Right of Way Specialist (Land Agent / Easement Acquisition) - Field Based

Right of Way Specialist (Land Agent / Easement Acquisition) – Field BasedLiberty Core is seeking an experienced Right of Way Specialist / Land Agent to support land acquisition, right-of-way, and permitting activities for utility infrastructure projects.The Right of Way Specialist is responsible for performing land and right-of-way acquisition and permitting functions for new construction and operational projects within an assigned project area. This is a senior-level field position requiring 10+ years of relevant experience and the ability to independently manage acquisition, permitting, landowner negotiations, property agreements, and damage settlements with limited guidance from the Land Manager/Supervisor.Key responsibilities include performing land and right-of-way acquisition and permitting activities for new construction and operational projects, negotiating with private landowners, tenants, businesses, municipalities, and governmental agencies to acquire necessary land and property rights, preparing and negotiating legal agreements associated with real property, assisting with the development and evaluation of preliminary pipeline routes, and coordinating directly with landowners regarding acquisition, access, construction activities, property impacts, restoration, and damage claims.Required qualifications include 10+ years of relevant right-of-way, land acquisition, easement acquisition, real estate, or comparable infrastructure experience, an active North Carolina Broker or Broker-in-Charge (BIC) license through the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, demonstrated experience performing right-of-way and land acquisition functions, experience negotiating easements and other legal agreements associated with real property, experience with utility, pipeline, energy, or similar infrastructure projects, knowledge of easements, title documents, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and property rights, experience coordinating or obtaining permits from private, local, state, and federal entities, experience assessing and negotiating landowner and property damage claims, strong landowner communication and negotiation skills, ability to independently manage assignments with limited supervision, and ability to work fully on-site and travel as required by project needs.This is a fully on-site position. There is no remote-work option. The preferred work location is Lexington, South Carolina. Candidates may also be considered for Alpharetta, Georgia. Regular travel within the assigned project area may be required for landowner meetings, property reviews, permitting activities, agency meetings, and other project needs. When project-related travel exceeds the employee's standard daily commute, approved travel expenses will be reimbursable when discussed and authorized in advance.About Liberty Core: Liberty Core supports the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of critical infrastructure through professional right-of-way, land acquisition, permitting, and project support services. Our Right of Way professionals work directly with landowners, governmental agencies, clients, and project teams to responsibly secure the property rights and approvals necessary to advance infrastructure projects.